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Beach guide

Beaches near Mellieħa

Mellieħa is the best base in Malta for beaches: Mellieħa Bay is below the village, and Paradise Bay, Armier, Little Armier, Golden Bay and Għajn Tuffieħa are all a short drive or bus ride away.

Because they face different directions, at least one of them is usually calm. Here they are, nearest first, with their conditions right now.

Sea conditions update every hour.

Closest beaches to Mellieħa

  1. Mellieħa Bay

    Mellieħa · Sandy · 1.7 km away

    Mellieħa Bay (Għadira): Malta's largest sandy beach, with shallow water for kids. Bus routes, parking, sunbeds and family tips.

    Sea today, parking and facilities

  2. Anchor Bay

    Mellieħa · Rocky · 2.0 km away

    Anchor Bay by Popeye Village, Mellieħa: rocky swimming, sunset views, parking and bus 101. How to get there and where to get in the water.

    Sea today, parking and facilities

  3. Imġiebaħ Bay

    Mellieħa · Sandy · 2.2 km away

    Imġiebaħ (Selmun) Bay: quiet undeveloped sandy bay below Selmun, Mellieħa. Narrow road, short walk down, no facilities. What to know.

    Sea today, parking and facilities

  4. Daħlet il-Fekruna Bay

    Rocky · 2.5 km away

    Il-Fekruna, Xemxija: a small rocky cove with a pier, steps into deep water and good snorkelling, sheltered from north-westerly winds.

    Sea today, parking and facilities

  5. Mistra Bay

    Xemxija · Rocky · 2.5 km away

    Mistra Bay, Xemxija: sheltered pebble bay with calm, shallow water and a restaurant. Bus stop, parking and swimming tips.

    Sea today, parking and facilities

  6. Golden Bay

    Mellieħa · Sandy · 3.0 km away

    Golden Bay (Ramla tal-Mixquqa): big sandy beach at Għajn Tuffieħa with west-facing sunsets. Buses, parking, smoking ban and safety tips.

    Sea today, parking and facilities

  7. Tax-Xama’ Bay

    St Paul's Bay · Rocky · 3.3 km away

    Tax-Xama' Bay, St Paul's Bay: a tiny sandy beach for a quick local swim. Getting there, parking and water-quality advice.

    Sea today, parking and facilities

  8. Ghajn Tuffieha (Riviera)

    Mġarr · Sandy · 3.4 km away

    Għajn Tuffieħa (Riviera Bay): a sandy bay down roughly 200 steps, quieter than Golden Bay, with lifeguards in summer and great sunsets.

    Sea today, parking and facilities

  9. Slugs Bay

    Mellieħa · Sandy · 3.4 km away

    Slugs Bay, Mellieħa: a tiny sandy cove on the Marfa Ridge reached by a short, rough walk. No facilities, so bring water, shade and good shoes.

    Sea today, parking and facilities

  10. L-Għażżenin Bay

    St Paul's Bay · Rocky · 3.5 km away

    L-Għażżenin Bay, St Paul's Bay: small town bay near the parish centre. Bus stop, parking and bathing water quality info.

    Sea today, parking and facilities

Frequently asked questions

Which Mellieħa beach is calmest?

In a north-westerly, Mellieħa Bay and Armier are sheltered while Golden Bay and Paradise Bay get rough. In a north-easterly it's the other way round. Check the list above for today.